Bruce Boudreau, on his NHL coaching debut as the Capitals' interim coach

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Consecutive coaches that have won their Capitals debut: Ron Wilson, Bruce Cassidy, Glen Hanlon and Boudreau.

PERSONNEL DEPT.

D John Erskine and Steve Eminger were healthy scratches; winger Alexander Semin was a medical scratch (sprained right ankle). Since coming off injured reserve on Nov. 6, Eminger, a 24-year-old former first-round draft pick, has played only once.